Day: June 14, 2022

Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks’ remarks at the Army 247th Birthday Celebration Cake Cutting and Reenlistment Ceremony

Good morning everyone – it’s great to be here to celebrate the Army’s 247th birthday. Thank you to those joining us in-person at the Pentagon, as well as those joining us virtually. At the outset, I would like to recognize the 9 soldiers who are here this morning and reenlisting Read More

Leader Wilk: Democrats’ fake budget won’t help those reeling from the high cost of living

Senate Republican Leader Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) released the following statement after Legislative Democrats passed the primary 2022-2023 Budget Bill: “With an almost $100 billion surplus, rising gas prices, and skyrocketing inflation, the best relief Legislative Democrats came up with is a $200 refund that gets to you months down Read More

OCTA approves $1.65 billion balanced budget for FY 2022-23

The Orange County Transportation Authority approved a budget of approximately $1.65 billion for the upcoming fiscal year – a balanced budget that keeps essential transportation improvements moving forward while responsibly planning for the future. The OCTA board on Monday OK’d the balanced budget, which makes significant investments in public transit Read More

Decorative Arts Society in Newport Beach Awards $275K in Grants to 13 Nonprofit Organizations

As fundraising continues to be a challenge for charities in Orange County due to the pandemic, inflation and other factors, the Newport Beach-based Decorative Arts Society (also known as DARTS) has announced that it has given 13 Orange County non-profit organizations a total of $275,000 in grants for the 2022-2023 Read More